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RIVER FOREST, Ill. -- Maranatha opened the 2024 season today with a double-header against Concordia Chicago. But they couldn't get the job done as they were swept 0-3 in both matches.
The Sabercats finished the matches with a combined 25 kills, led by Jacob Valeria who had eight.
OVERVIEW
- Final:
- Game One: Maranatha 0-3 Concordia Chicago (11-25, 13-25, 15-25)
- Game Two: Maranatha 0-3 Concordia Chicago (15-25, 10-25, 17-25)
- Venue: Geiseman Gymnasium - Concordia University (Chicago)
- Location: River Forest, Ill.
- Attendance: 136
- Records: MBU (0-2), CU (2-0)
STORY
It wasn't quite the start to the season Maranatha had hoped for as they fell in six straight sets to their opponents, Concordia Chicago.
Finishing with a combined 25 kills to their opponents 80 over the two match stretch, it is no surprise that the Cougars were able come away with the six set sweep.
Senior Jacob Valeria led the team with eight total kills, while Daniel Says led the pack defensively with 10 digs.
After losing multiple starting seniors from last season, the Sabercats are working to find a lineup that works best with the small team. They will have another opportunity to prove themselves in a couple of weeks when they take on Carolina and Judson in New York.
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Maranatha Starters: Goetz-6, Lacock-7, Schofield-11, Says-12, Huston-13, Nason-14 (Libero), Valeria-20
STATS
- Box Score: Match 1
- Box Score: Match 2
- Last time: Maranatha was swept by Concordia Chicago on Feb. 29, 2020
- Series: Maranatha now trails the series against Concordia Chicago 0-4
OPPONENTS
- Concordia Chicago competes in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NCAA-Dlll)
- Concordia Chicago finished the '23 season with a record of 15-13
- Concordia Chicago was swept in the '23 NACC tournament semi-finals
NEXT
Maranatha travels to New York to face Carolina University and Judson University on Friday, Jan. 27. Game times are TBD. Follow at mbusabercats.com
